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Camp Invention: National

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
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Phone: 800.968.4332
39° 57' 40.2336" N, 82° 59' 55.6584" W

Milwaukee Public Museum

The Milwaukee Public Museum, the largest natural history museum in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the region, provides a dynamic and stimulating environment for learning, with something to excite and challenge visitors with a diversity of interests.
800 W. Wells St
Milwaukee , WI , 53233
Phone: (414) 278-2728
43° 2' 26.8224" N, 87° 55' 18.3036" W

Camp Timber-lee

Helping kids encounter Christ through summer camps, year-round retreats, and outdoor education in East Troy, Wisconsin.
N8705 Scout Rd
East Troy , WI , 53120 42° 48' 37.2132" N, 88° 30' 49.3632" W

St. John's Northwestern Academies

Founded in 1884, St. John's Northwestern Military, Prefect, and Summer Academies continue our heritage of preparing young men and women for college and beyond, as a co-ed, college preparatory, leader development boarding, and day school for grades 6-12 in Delafield, WI.
1101 Genesee Street
Delafield , WI , 53018
Phone: 262-646-7199
43° 3' 52.5816" N, 88° 24' 17.4096" W

Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast

Girl Scouts bring their dreams to life and work together to build a better world. Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Backed by trusted adult volunteers, mentors, and millions of alums, Girl Scouts lead the way as they find their voices and make changes that affect the issues most important to them.
131 S 69th St
Milwaukee , WI , 53214 43° 1' 50.9808" N, 87° 59' 57.7968" W

University School of Milwaukee

Welcome to the University School of Milwaukee website. University School of Milwaukee offers an independent, coeducational, college preparatory education for students in prekindergarten (age 3) through twelfth grade. Here you will begin to discover all of the great things that make USM the finest preschool through secondary school in the greater Milwaukee area and in Wisconsin, and one of the top college-preparatory schools in the United States.
2100 West Fairy Chasm Road
Milwaukee , WI , 53217
Phone: 414-352-6000
43° 11' 11.1012" N, 87° 56' 8.8368" W

ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations

iD Tech is a leader in summer STEM education programs for students ages 6-18. Our mission is to develop and deliver the highest quality, most inspiring, and inventive technology experiences to the next generation of visionaries one student at a time. We build inclusive, fun learning environments where students are empowered with the skills they need to reimagine our tech-driven world.
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Phone: 408-871-3700
35° 31' 2.9676" N, 86° 34' 49.6092" W

Old World Wisconsin

Time travelers wanted! Go on a time travel adventure with the whole family. Gather chicken eggs, attend a one-room school, visit with the village blacksmith and walk our wooded trails. Take a refreshing step outside the 21st century and into the world of Wisconsin's early immigrants.
W372 S9727 Hwy 67
Eagle , WI , 53119
Phone: 262-594-6301
42° 52' 21.0252" N, 88° 29' 26.9592" W

Reliance College / Great Connections Summer Seminar

Reliance College, based in Chicago, IL, runs a Great Connections one-week summer seminar for teens in Chicago each year. Are you between the ages of 16-24? If yes, then I invite you to experience a journey that transforms you into a purpose-driven entrepreneur. For teens seeking clear thinking about college and life, young adults looking for career clarity, young people wanting to express themselves more effectively, and students eager to explore great authors and ideas, our Summer Seminar is your answer.
James Stukel Tower University of Illinois, Roosevelt and Halsted
Chicago , NY , 60607 41° 51' 57.8916" N, 87° 38' 45.4272" W

Racine Zoo

Nestled along the sandy shores of beautiful Lake Michigan, the Racine Zoo is home to some of the world's most remarkable and endangered wildlife. The walk is easy for kids and seniors, making the Racine Zoo a great way to enjoy the outdoors with the family. Unforgettable wildlife experiences, conservation education programs, and special events also available. The Racine Zoo is open year round with free parking.
2131 North Main Street
Racine , WI , 53402
Phone: 262.636.9189
42° 44' 53.2392" N, 87° 47' 4.3008" W

iD Tech Camps & Academies

iD Tech is the world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7-17, held at 150+ prestigious locations nationwide. With world-class instructors and innovative courses in coding, game development, robotics, and design, iD Tech programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.
Held at 150+ Locations Nationwide
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Phone: 1-888-709-TECH
41° 41' 48.3108" N, 72° 43' 15.1392" W

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Location:

1200 Ashwood Parkway Suite 155
Atlanta, GA, 30338
United States

Phone:

678-218-1299

2- Day Money Basic Summer Camp

Dates: 
05/27/2025
05/28/2025
Time: 
9am - 4pm

Organization:

Location:

500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414.765.9966

Animal Encounters at Discovery World

Dates: 
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
05/04/2025
Time: 
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Organization:

Location:

1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI, 53217
United States

Phone:

(414) 352-2880

Location:

S14W28167 Madison St
Waukesha, WI, 53188
United States

Phone:

(262) 896-8007

Bat Acoustics at the Retzer Nature Center

Dates: 
05/14/2025
Time: 
7 pm - 8:30 pm

Organization:

Kenosha Public Museum

Location:

5500 First Avenue
Kenosha, WI, 53140
United States

Phone:

262-653-4140

Camps at the Kenosha Public Museum

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
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Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States

Phone:

262-642-3263

Chicago Day at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
07/12/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Location:

929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414-390-5437

Community Access Day at Betty Brinn's

Dates: 
05/15/2025
06/19/2025
07/17/2025
Time: 
9 am - 7 pm

Organization:

Kenosha Public Museum

Location:

5500 First Avenue
Kenosha, WI, 53140
United States

Phone:

262-653-4140

Family Fossil Hunting at the KPM

Dates: 
05/17/2025
Time: 
1 pm - 3 pm

Organization:

Cactus Club

Location:

2496 S Wentworth Ave
Milwaukee, WI, 53207
United States

Phone:

(414) 897-0663

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States

Phone:

262-642-3263

Harvest Fest Trains at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
09/06/2025
09/07/2025
09/13/2025
Time: 
10 am - 4 pm

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Hidden History of the Capitol Square Walking Tour

Dates: 
05/01/2025
05/03/2025
05/15/2025
Time: 
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Location:

205 W. Highland Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53203
United States

Phone:

(414) 276-7447

Historic Narrated Boat Tour with Edelweiss Boats

Dates: 
05/10/2025
05/11/2025
05/15/2025
Time: 
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Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

History Sandwiched In Spring 2025 at the Wisconsin History Museum

Dates: 
05/13/2025
05/27/2025
Time: 
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Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Hoot Reading - Ready to Read Summer Program

Dates: 
05/01/2025
05/02/2025
05/03/2025
Time: 
Lessons can be scheduled 2-3 times weekly; Times are available Monday-Sunday

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Innovation Creation Summer Camp at the Wisconsin Historical Museum

Dates: 
08/11/2025
08/12/2025
08/13/2025
Time: 
9 am - 3 pm

Location:

9400 Boerner Dr
Hales Corners, WI, 53130
United States

Phone:

(414) 525-5653

Intro to Monarchs at the Boerner Botanical Gardens

Dates: 
05/02/2025
Time: 
10 am - 12 pm

Location:

Havenwood State Forest
6141 N. Hopkins St
Milwaukee, WI, 53209
United States

Phone:

1-888-936-7463

Organization:

Location:

500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414.765.9966

Lake Michigan Divers at Discover World

Dates: 
04/30/2025
Time: 
9:30 am - 11 am (subject to change) *Underwater feeding at 10:00 am

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Madison Black History Walking Tours

Dates: 
06/05/2025
06/07/2025
06/19/2025
Time: 
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Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Madison’s Hidden History: From Myth to Mystery

Dates: 
05/08/2025
05/10/2025
05/22/2025
Time: 
See Website

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Madison’s LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour

Dates: 
06/12/2025
06/14/2025
06/26/2025
Time: 
See Website

Organization:

Location:

500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414.765.9966

Mermaid Echo at Discovery World

Dates: 
05/04/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States

Phone:

262-642-3263

Milwaukee Day at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
06/28/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

345 N 95th St
Milwaukee, WI, 53226
United States

Phone:

414 259 0370

Montessori Camps at Milwaukee Montessori School

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
7:45-11:45

Organization:

Location:

2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI, 53211
United States

Phone:

(414) 229-4825

Moons and Myths at UW-Milwaukee

Dates: 
07/11/2025
07/18/2025
07/25/2025
Time: 
7 pm - 8 pm

Organization:

Location:

1 S. Pinckney Street (US Bank Plaza)
Madison , WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

608-264-4848

Myths and Legends: The Journey Begins Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

9701 W College Ave
Franklin, WI, 53132
United States

Phone:

414-425-8550

Nature Nauts at the Wehr Nature Center

Dates: 
05/18/2025
05/19/2025
06/22/2025
Time: 
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Organization:

Location:

9701 W College Ave
Franklin, WI, 53132
United States

Phone:

414-425-8550

Night Sky Viewing at the Wehr Nature Center

Dates: 
05/23/2025
Time: 
8 pm - 11 pm

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Location:

S14W28167 Madison St
Waukesha, WI, 53188
United States

Phone:

(262) 896-8007

Outdoor Classroom for Kids at the Retzer Nature Center

Dates: 
05/07/2025
05/21/2025
06/04/2025
Time: 
10 am - 11 am

Organization:

Location:

30 N Carroll St
Madison, WI, 53703
United States

Phone:

(608) 264-6555

Location:

2002 Church St
East Troy, WI, 53120
United States

Phone:

262-642-3263

Railfan Day 2025 at the East Troy Railroad Museum

Dates: 
08/23/2025
Time: 
10 am - 3 pm

Organization:

Location:

9701 W College Ave
Franklin, WI, 53132
United States

Phone:

414-425-8550

Reptile Day at the Wehr Nature Center

Dates: 
06/08/2025
Time: 
See Website

Organization:

Location:

1111 E. Brown Deer Road
Milwaukee, WI, 53217
United States

Phone:

(414) 352-2880

Schlitz Audubon Nature Center Summer Camp

Dates: 
06/16/2025
06/17/2025
06/18/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

929 E. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414-390-5437

Sensory-Friendly Sessions at BBCM

Dates: 
05/11/2025
05/25/2025
06/08/2025
Time: 
Second Sunday of every month, 5-7 p.m. | Fourth Sunday of every month, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Organization:

Location:

750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

(414) 273-5533

Service Experience Day 2025 at the War Memorial Center

Dates: 
10/23/2025
10/24/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

The Co-Co
426 Springfield Ave
Summit, NJ, 07901
United States

Phone:

973-900-0415

Spring Creative Writing Workshops

Dates: 
04/30/2025
05/01/2025
05/02/2025
Time: 
10am–10pm

Organization:

Location:

2200 E Kenwood Blvd
Milwaukee, WI, 53211
United States

Phone:

(414) 229-4825

Stargazing at UW - Milwaukee

Dates: 
08/01/2025
Time: 
9 pm - 10 pm

Location:

524 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI, 53215
United States

Phone:

414-257-5608

Story Time @ The Domes

Dates: 
05/14/2025
05/21/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location:

ONLINE ONLY

Organization:

Location:

500 N. Harbor Dr.
Milwaukee, WI, 53202
United States

Phone:

414.765.9966

Turtle Fest at Discovery World

Dates: 
06/05/2025
06/06/2025
06/08/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

Urban Ecology Center - Menomonee Valley
3700 W Pierce St
Milwaukee, WI, 53215
United States

Phone:

(414) 964-8505

Urban Ecology Center Summer Camp at Menomonee Valley

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

Urban Ecology Center - Riverside Park
1500 E. Park Place
Milwaukee, WI, 53211
United States

Phone:

(414) 964-8505

Urban Ecology Center Summer Camp at Riverside Park

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

Urban Ecology Center - Washington Park
1859 N. 40th Street
Milwaukee, WI, 53208
United States

Phone:

(414) 964-8505

Urban Ecology Center Summer Camp at Washington Park

Dates: 
06/23/2025
06/24/2025
06/25/2025
Time: 
See Website

Location:

524 S Layton Blvd
Milwaukee, WI, 53215
United States

Phone:

414-257-5608

Wacky First Wednesdays @ The Domes

Dates: 
05/07/2025
06/04/2025
07/02/2025
Time: 
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location:

9400 Boerner Dr
Hales Corners, WI, 53130
United States

Phone:

(414) 525-5653

Location:

S14W28167 Madison St
Waukesha, WI, 53188
United States

Phone:

(262) 896-8007

Wee Wonders at Retzer Nature Center

Dates: 
05/14/2025
06/10/2025
06/11/2025
Time: 
9:30 am - 10:30 am

Organization:

Location:

9701 W College Ave
Franklin, WI, 53132
United States

Phone:

414-425-8550

Wehr Astronomical Society at the Wehr Nature Center

Dates: 
05/13/2025
06/10/2025
Time: 
7 pm - 9 pm

Organization:

Location:

320 S. 5th Avenue
West Bend, WI, 53095
United States

Phone:

(262) 335-4678